Africa from the inside

Spotlight on China in Africa: China’s rebalancing spells changes for Africa’s business model

A Deloitte view on topical issues, changes, developments in Africa and what these would mean for our clients with interests in these jurisdictions

For Africa, the China-enabled “golden growth decade” has passed. As China rebalances, so must Africa. As it is important to realise that there will never be another China and the disruptive and enabling impact it has had on commodities markets and resource-driven economies will not be repeated, a new growth model will need to be sought, and fast.

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